Let Me Stay The Night Novel (Christina and Nathaniel)

Chapter 25

Chapter 25 Feeling Too Hot

The corners of Nathaniel’s lips lifted as he propped his chin with one hand, exuding a wicked charm. “You’re right. My wife looks good in anything”

Christma was slightly embarrassed by his praise. She suddenly felt that he was much more agreeable. when he wasn’t being intimidating.

Sounds of the door opening in the courtyard reached her ears, indicating that her grandmother was probably back home.

She pointed at the door to the backyard. “We’ll smooth out the agreement later. Hurry up and leave

now.”

Christina didn’t want her grandmother to discover Nathaniel’s existence. She’d kept their marriage low-key. As such, her grandmother was not aware of it.

It would complicate matters if she were caught together with a man.

Nathaniel’s expression crumbled as he felt like he was being cast aside. Christina couldn’t care less for his pettiness as she held on to his hand and pulled him out toward the courtyard.

“Come on, don’t just stand there.”

He got distracted by the warmth of her palm in his and was pulled along dazedly to the back door.

Christina released him and pushed open the gate. “That’s it. Go now,”

Nathaniel couldn’t help missing the feel of her soft and tiny hand in his. A sly idea struck him as he took in how anxious she was.

“How dare you see it fit for the CEO of Hadley Corporation to use the backdoor.” His face was full of loathing.

Christina was at her wit’s end at his inopportune display of stubbornness.

In place of fretting, she tried appeasing him so he’d leave.

leave first? I beg of you?” Her

toward Christina and whispered into her ear, “I’ll leave only if

breath tickled Christina, causing her heartbeat and blood pressure

such a rogue!” Christina huffed as she turned

of your granny unlocking the gate… Nathaniel was amused by her bashfulness and took another step

like a guilty child that feared their parent’s discovery of their misbehavior. Even her heart was thumping wildly in

you get is a peck on your cheek.” She had scarce options

would not overstep her

his face away from her and raised his angular jawline.

posture was casual yet exhibited haughtiness. It was as if every single one of his pores oozed self- satisfaction. Christina couldn’t

kiss Nathaniel’s cheek when he

breathing at the same time as their lips brushed. Christina’s eyes flew wide open. in surprise at such a

out the door before shutting it behind

bore the remains of Christina’s natural fragrance.

and wondered if it had

the house and had called

backyard and replied guiltily, “Granny, I was too engrossed with my designs

are you so flushed?”

reflex and sensed how warm they were. The image of her kissing

she explained, “I’m

a stealthy feline. Just then, a chilly breeze blew in from the door.

perfectly sunny day to head out

gone out for her morning exercise at the crack of dawn. Christina was nibbling on a piece of bread when the

door was wearing a uniform belonging to the salesperson of a luxury

replying in confusion, “Yes,

got the right person then.”

to several of the staff behind her. They moved three mobile clothing racks full of the

any clothes. Was there perhaps a mix-up?”

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